Obituaries

Maleen Barrett Mosolgo

Maleen Barrett Mosolgo

May 30, 2011

Maleen Barrett Mosolgo, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, VA. A resident of Abingdon, VA, she was born in Honaker, VA, a daughter of the late Rufus and Flora Barrett. Mrs. Mosolgo was a homemaker, an avid vegetable and flower gardener, and enjoyed quilting and painting. In addition to her parents,...

Hulen William Thomas

Hulen William Thomas

May 28, 2011

Hulen William Thomas, 77, of Bristol, VA passed away on May 28, 2011 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Hulen was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Ernest and Myrtle Thomas. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Gay Mildred Thomas, and his widow Peggy J. Thomas; and a son, Jeff Kennedy. Hulen was a former employee...

Richard Andrew Roark

Richard Andrew Roark

May 27, 2011

Richard Andrew Roark, 73, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 in Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. He was born August 31, 1937 in West Virginia and was a son of the late Rev. Charlie and Lockie Roark. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are his four sisters, Martha Burton of Abingdon, Ethel Anderson of Abingdon, Betty Council of Raleigh, NC...

Mary Virginia Grace

Mary Virginia Grace

May 27, 2011

Mary Virginia Grace went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2011. She is the last surviving child of the late William Jeremiah and Polina Ann Grace. She was retired from Harwood Manufacturing as a sewing machine operator. She enjoyed reading, gardening and canning. She is preceded in death by four brothers, Vick, Robert, Gordon and Lawrence Grace;...

Timothy Allen Hughes

Timothy Allen Hughes

May 26, 2011

Timothy Allen Hughes, 51, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The family of Timothy Hughes is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210. (276) 623-2700

Glenda Joyce Hubbard

Glenda Joyce Hubbard

May 25, 2011

Glenda Joyce Hubbard, 64, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, VA. She was born February 20, 1947 in Russell Co., VA and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Clarice Phipps; sister, Ava Irene Holmes; brother, "June Bug" Phipps; 19 year old daughter, Kimberly Hubbard and a...

John Wesley Moody

John Wesley Moody

May 25, 2011

John Wesley Moody, 69, of Meadowview passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born to the late William and Eva Moody. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and lived in Washington County all of his life. He retired from Dutt and Wagner after 40 years of service. He is preceded in death by a...

Ann Gillenwater Broyles

Ann Gillenwater Broyles

May 24, 2011

Ann Gillenwater Broyles, 82, of Glade Spring, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1929 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gillenwater. Ann was a graduate of the Medical School of Virginia School of Nursing and Johnston Memorial School of Nursing, and she worked for many years at Johnston Memorial...

Roy Roscoe Faulkner

Roy Roscoe Faulkner

May 22, 2011

Roy Roscoe Faulkner, 81, passed away at his home Sunday, May 22, 2011. He was born in Bristol, Virginia to the late Roy and Mabel Faulkner. Roy attended Steed College before attending Virginia Tech. He then went to serve our country in the US Army during the Korean War. He taught masonry at the Washington County Vocational Center and was...

Bureda Stallard Freeman

Bureda Stallard Freeman

May 21, 2011

Bureda Stallard Freeman, 87, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Wexford House Nursing home in Kingsport, TN. Bureda was born May 31, 1923 in Coeburn, VA the daughter of the late David and Ola Stallard. Bureda lived most of her life in the community of Herald, VA. She attended Coeburn High School and the last year at Ervington...

Terry Lee Addison

Terry Lee Addison

May 21, 2011

Terry Lee Addison, 55, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Abingdon, Virginia. He is survived by his mother and step father, Lantha and Eddie Wolfe of Abingdon; two daughters, Stacy Lynn Adddison of North Carolina and Alexis Nicole Addison of Lebanon, VA; and his girlfriend, Tammy Owens of Abingdon. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday,...

William E. Shortt

William E. Shortt

May 21, 2011

William Edward Shortt, 72, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. He was born June 2, 1938 in Washington Co. VA and was a son of the late Thomas and Myrtle Wilson Shortt. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Betty Shortt; daughter, Lisa Dunlop; son, Bill Shortt; grandchildren,...

Katharine Elizabeth Burlett

Katharine Elizabeth Burlett

May 20, 2011

Katharine Elizabeth Burlett, age 82, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon.. Born March 30, 1929, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the only child of Frederick William Meder and Alice Elizabeth Astley. She was married to her eternal companion, Charles F. Burlett of Glens Falls, New York, on Dec. 5, 1948, and they lived in...

Cathy Marie Robbins

Cathy Marie Robbins

May 20, 2011

Cathy Marie Robbins, 60, of Abingdon passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at her residence. Cathy was born in Saltville, VA. She enjoyed watching golf, was an avid Colts fan, enjoyed crocheting, and was a loving, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Frye. She is survived by her son, Kris Robbins...

Ethel M. Bowers Dickenson

Ethel M. Bowers Dickenson

May 20, 2011

Ethel M. Bowers Dickenson, 90, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Beaver View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Katheryn Bowers; her husband, Jack Dickenson and brothers and sisters, Katherine Ruth Strouth, Nellie Anderson, Pearl...

Edna L. Sexton

Edna L. Sexton

May 18, 2011

Edna "Peggy" L. Sexton, 79, of Abingdon, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, TN. She was born in English, W. VA to the late Frank and Ruth Chatfield. Peggy was a member of Shakesville Church of Christ and enjoyed her family, friends at her church, flowers, and her stuffed animals. Peggy is survived by her...

Fred Thomas Thrasher

Fred Thomas Thrasher

May 17, 2011

Fred T. Thrasher, 82, husband, father and patriot passed into the life of the Spirit on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was born November 3, 1928 in Roanoke, VA and was the eldest son of the late, James Lacy and Virginia W. Darst Thrasher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Wallace S. Thrasher....

Eddie Ernest Owens

Eddie Ernest Owens

May 13, 2011

Eddie Ernest "Ernie" Owens, 54, of Chilhowie passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011. Ernie was born in Glade Spring, VA to the late Conley and Ruth Thomas Owens. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. Ernie was a member of the 1st Virginia Dismounted Calvary, a Civil War Re-enactment group. Ernie loved farming and was a devoted...

Katy Sue Mullins Jones

Katy Sue Mullins Jones

May 13, 2011

Katy Sue Mullins Jones, 67, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Johnson City Medical Center. Katy was born December 27, 1943 in Haysi, VA to the late Cline and Oma Edwards Mullins. She had lived in Washington County, VA for over 30 years and was a member of Denton Valley Baptist Church. Katy worked for a number of...

Rev. Charles Wayne Walker

Rev. Charles Wayne Walker

May 13, 2011

Rev. Charles Wayne Walker, 75, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011 at his home. Rev. Walker was born to the late Roosevelt G. and Lida Edison Walker. He was a veteran of the U S Army and the U S Air Force. Rev. Walker was a graduate of Holmes Bible College and became a licensed minister in 1970 with...